C J Campbell wrote:

Since my knowledge about the different civilian aircraft models is
somewhat limited I'd need some hints. For pilot training I'm looking
for aircrafts that fullfils these requirements:

- retractable tricycle landing gear
- single piston or turboprop engine (high performance)
- tandem seat configuration with canpoy
- stick controlled
- left-hand throttle
- IFR capable
- allowed in the US for flight training use


In the US you can use any aircraft you want for flight training.
However, you will not find aircraft such as you described generally
considered to be trainers. In fact, most flight schools would think
you are nuts.

Try starting out in something a little more reasonable (and
insurable) and working your way up.

I already have a flying experience in something smaller (i.e. C-172, Arrow
and Seneca) and even some faster aircrafts. And I have some personal reasons
for looking for an aircraft with the above properties.

Benjamin